Sears 917.25559 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CONGRATULATIONSon your purchaseof a Sears
Tractor.tt hasbeendesigned,engineered and manu-
factured to give you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service
Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained
technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this
unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
MODEL
NUMBER 917.255590
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OFPURCHASE
THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAWNTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-
uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBALtTIES
Read and observe the safety rules.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your unit.
Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-
ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.
PRODUCT SPEC FmCATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 12.5
GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OiL (3.0 PINTS): SAE 30 (or 10W-30)
WINTER: SAE 5W-30
SPARK PLUG(GAP.030 IN.); CHAMPION RJ-19LM
STD361458
VALVE CLEARANCE: iNTAKE .005 - .007 IN.
EXHAUST .009- .011 IN.
GROUND SPEED: FORWARD: 0-5.5 MPH
REVERSE: 0-2,2 MPH
TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi
REAR: 10 PSI
CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY
5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT, LBS,
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus-
tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). tf a spark arrester Jsused, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(_Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal taws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center
(See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the
instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship,
This Warrantydoes not cover:
Expendable items which becomeworn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.
Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such asnaits, thorns, stumps, or glass.
o Repairsnecessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accidentor the failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual,
Riding equipment usedfor commercial or rental purposes.
LiMiTED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For 90 days from date of purchase, if any batteryincluded with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship
and our testing determines the battery wil_not hold a charge, Sears will replace the batteryat no charge,
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT tN THE UNITED STATES.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may alsohave other rightswhich may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Di731CR-W, SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60684
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